CS Executive Dec 2025 Strategy by CA FM Topper Chetna | CA FM Topper Tips, Do’s & Don’ts
ALL INDIA HIGHEST (83) IN CAFM | CS Executive Dec 2025 Strategy Decoded
DO’s & DON’Ts You Must Follow to Score Big
It is not an easy task to clear the CS Executive exam, especially when it comes to a subject like CAFM, which is already known for being a “scary subject.” However, sometimes there is an instance when a student breaks this myth and shows everyone how it is done. Such an instance was seen in the December 2025 exam when a student named Chetna scored an impressive 83 marks in CAFM, which is one of the highest scores in India. So, let’s see how she did it and what we can learn from her DO’s and DON’Ts.
Why This Attempt Was Special
• CS Executive result average pass percentage: ~20%
• CS Professional: ~25%
• Golden Attempt – better results compared to other attempts
Despite this, CAFM is a subject that is hard to score well in. Even scoring 80+ is not an easy task, which is why Chetna’s achievement is even more remarkable.
Chetna’s Study Strategy (What She Did Right)
1. Smart Use of Recorded Lectures
Instead of depending on live lectures only, Chetna used the recorded lectures in a smart way. She used the following strategy:
• Watched the lectures at 1.5x speed for new topics
• Watched the lectures at 2x speed for old topics
• Repeated the lectures whenever concepts were difficult
This strategy helped her save time and maintain conceptual clarity at the same time.
2. Consistency over Perfection
Chetna followed the following strategy for her studies:
• Every day: 5-7 hours of lecture study
• Study focus: Completing the lectures as soon as possible without compromising clarity
• Completed the lectures well before the exam date, i.e., by the time of Diwali
This strategy taught her that it is much more important to be consistent than perfect.
3. Did Not Blindly Follow Strategies; Made Her Own
Chetna initially tried to blindly follow the strategy prepared by others. This strategy proved to be too hectic for her. Therefore, Chetna prepared her own strategy. Her strategy was as follows:
• Study every day: 1-2 hours
• Study along with one theory subject
• Study according to her capacity
Lesson: Your strategy should be according to you and not others.
4. Strong Revision Plan (Game Changer)
Her revision strategy was highly organized and systematic:
- CAFM revision done within 15 days
- Along with 2 theory subjects
- Likewise, applied LMR marking technique:
- Mark difficult questions
- Revise these repeatedly
- Revision done instead of wasting time on everything.
5. Formula Sheet for Last Day
Her strategy was to create a formula sheet for Financial Management on a single page.
• Used this while traveling for the exam
• Made sure that formulas were fresh in her mind
Lesson: Prepare a formula sheet for your last day.
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6. Practice > Theory (Most Important Insight)
Her strategy was highly clear and emphasized on:
• Must focus on practice questions
• Theory not a priority
• Concepts will automatically cover theory
For subjects like CAFM, numerical questions are more important.
7. Solving, Not Just Watching
Her strategy was highly practical and emphasized on:
• Not relying on lectures
• Practiced herself
• Solved institute module and questions
• Passive learning does not help; one should practice and solve.
8. Past Year Papers Analysis
She realized:
• Questions are not limited to module examples only
• Application of concepts is more important than memorization
Lesson: Understand trends, not just concepts.
9. Test Series is Non-Negotiable
She:
• Tried all tests seriously
• Scored around 60-70 in mocks
• Treated tests as actual exams
Most students avoid tests, which is a big mistake.
Exam Hall Strategy (This Made a Huge Difference)
Her strategy to tackle the exam is extremely smart:
• Utilized 15-minute reading time wisely
• Quickly identified easy questions
• Did rough calculations with pencil before actually writing answers
• Finished paper in 2 hours with 100 marks
• Took extra time for revision
This shows how practice and speed build confidence.
DON’Ts You Must Avoid
1. Don’t Depend Fully on Teachers
“Sir ne kara diya to kar liya” is not applicable.
You must practice on your own.
2. Don’t Skip Practice
Just watching solutions is not equal to practicing.
Calculator handling is also affected.
3. Don’t Do Selective Study
Every chapter is equally important.
Weightage can change anytime.
It is a big mistake to adopt a selective study strategy.
4. Don’t Ignore Revision
Concepts will be forgotten soon without revision.
Revising multiple times is a must.
5. Don’t Skip Tests
Reading the test questions is not enough.
Writing the test is a must.
DO’s YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
• Complete the syllabus early
• Practice the questions regularly
• Make LMR (Important Questions List)
• Revise multiple times
• Attempt all the mock tests
• Analyze the past year papers
• Give more emphasis to practicals
• Make your own strategy
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Chetna’s journey shows you that CAFM is not a “tough” subject as you thought.
It is a “misunderstood” subject.
If you:
• Practice regularly
• Avoid shortcuts
• Revise strategically
Scoring 80+ is absolutely possible.
FAQs
No. CAFM is not as tough as you think. It is just that you don’t practice enough.
Ideally, 1 to 2 hours daily along with other subjects is enough.
No. Theory is less important compared to practicals. Good concepts will cover theory.
• Use LMR technique
• Focus on difficult questions
• Maintain a formula sheet
Yes. They improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Yes. With proper strategy, practice, and revision, it is achievable.
Conclusion
To be successful in CS Executive, it is not about how hard you study but how you study.
Chetna did nothing out of the ordinary. She:
• Remained consistent with her efforts
• Practiced hard
• Avoided common mistakes
And you need to do the same.
It is not about how you want to pass. It is about how you want to perform, and the rest will follow.
